to make wise or impart wisdom to someone.
From 'en-' (prefix) + 'wise' (from Old English 'wis', meaning knowing or prudent). The prefix suggests transforming someone into a wise person.
This rare verb suggests wisdom isn't something you're born with—it's something you can be 'enwisened' into, implying that experience and teaching can fundamentally transform a person.
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